Kings Cafe
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About Kings Cafe
Kings Cafe is a small, no-frills cafe in Manchester that runs along old school lines as a traditional British breakfast spot. The kitchen centres on the full breakfast, served in hearty portions with a cup of tea alongside. The setting is compact and plain, so the focus stays on the plate. The cafe sits a short walk from the tram and bus station, which puts it within easy reach of anyone arriving in the city by public transport.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full english breakfast, low prices, large portions and traditional british cafe.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full english breakfast, low prices, large portions and traditional british cafe.
Customer Review Summary
The full breakfast is what reviewers return to most, described as a traditional, old school British cafe breakfast with good portions and hearty plates. Value for money comes up repeatedly. One tourist says prices run about a third of what city centre spots charge while the food is just as good or better, and another calls it the best value cafe in Manchester. Several reviewers describe the staff as friendly and great, and one notes the small, no frills cafe is a short walk from the tram and bus station. The downsides are minor but specific. One reviewer calls the decor tired and describes the place as a haunt for local people, and another says the only problem is that getting a seat is difficult. One first-time visitor who calls themselves fussy had a large breakfast with a cup of tea and said it beats Weatherspoons hands down.
Customer Review Summary
The full breakfast is what reviewers return to most, described as a traditional, old school British cafe breakfast with good portions and hearty plates. Value for money comes up repeatedly. One tourist says prices run about a third of what city centre spots charge while the food is just as good or better, and another calls it the best value cafe in Manchester. Several reviewers describe the staff as friendly and great, and one notes the small, no frills cafe is a short walk from the tram and bus station. The downsides are minor but specific. One reviewer calls the decor tired and describes the place as a haunt for local people, and another says the only problem is that getting a seat is difficult. One first-time visitor who calls themselves fussy had a large breakfast with a cup of tea and said it beats Weatherspoons hands down.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Good small cafe. Good prices. Short walk from Tram & Bus station. Worth a visit.”
- Google user
“Great Cafe . Only problem being you vant get a seat”
- Google user
“It's the kind of place people would certainly not notice when passing. Went in for 1st time quite tired decor, haunt for local people. However, had large breakfast £6.40 with cup tea 2 of everything will take picture next time very impressed with service breakfast was utterly amazing. And I'm fussy Definitely beats weatherspoon hands down. Just try”
- Google user
“Great value for money great food staff nice and friendly”
- Google user
“No frills breakfast café. Good portions, hearty breakfasts. Great price and excellent value for money.”
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Dine-in
- Casual
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Solo dining
Show more amenities
- Dining options· 3
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
Location
Cafes near Kings Cafe
- Carburante Cafe5.02130.8 miOutdoor seating
curry, convenient parking, good prices
- Hadfield’s Cafe4.51781.7 miOutdoor seatingVegetarian optionsDelivery
breakfast, coffee, full english breakfast
- County Grills Restaurant4.73352.5 mi£1–15Outdoor seating
full english breakfast, mixed grill, veggie breakfast
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Cafe | 4.812 | — | £1–10 | full english breakfast, low prices, large portions |
| Carburante CafeOutdoor seating | 5.0213 | 0.8 mi | — | curry, convenient parking, good prices |
| Hadfield’s CafeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Delivery | 4.5178 | 1.7 mi | — | breakfast, coffee, full english breakfast |
| County Grills RestaurantOutdoor seating | 4.7335 | 2.5 mi | £1–15 | full english breakfast, mixed grill, veggie breakfast |
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